I
attended many holiday parties this year.
One of my favorite parties was a casual afternoon get-together with members
of my school Advisory. We just enjoyed
hanging out and sharing a meal before midterms.
At St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, every freshman is assigned to an
Advisory group led by a faculty advisor.
This advisor acts as an advocate for the students throughout their high
school years. He or she advises students
on course selection, activities, and other aspects of high school life. Our advisor, and my Spanish teacher, is Mr.
Nasim Siddeeq. For the past four years,
Mr. Siddeeq has always been there to help us address any challenges and
celebrate our successes. The Advisory
groups at SSSAS bring together students from different perspectives – athletes,
scholars, artists, etc. Six other
students are in my Advisory, and we meet every Monday. These Advisory meetings provide a relaxed
atmosphere to talk, unwind, or just kid around.
I have really enjoyed getting to know the other students in my Advisory. I also know that I can always count on Mr.
Siddeeq. When he was stuck in the
Philadelphia airport and couldn’t make it to the Advisory holiday party, we
FaceTimed with him! One of the things I
will miss most about high school is Advisory.
